widgetkit-code-review

WidgetKit Code Review

Quick Reference

Issue Type	Reference
TimelineProvider, entries, reload policies	references/timeline.md
Widget families, containerBackground, deep linking	references/views.md
AppIntentConfiguration, EntityQuery, @Parameter	references/intents.md
Refresh budget, memory limits, caching	references/performance.md

Review Checklist

• placeholder(in:) returns immediately without async work
• Timeline entries spaced at least 5 minutes apart
• getSnapshot checks context.isPreview for gallery previews
• containerBackground(for:) used for iOS 17+ compatibility
• widgetURL used for systemSmall (not Link)
• No Button views (use Link or widgetURL)
• No AsyncImage or UIViewRepresentable in widget views
• Images downsampled to widget display size (~30MB limit)
• App Groups configured for data sharing between app and widget
• EntityQuery implements defaultResult() for non-optional parameters
• New intent parameters handle nil for existing widgets after updates
• reloadTimelines called strategically (not on every data change)

When to Load References

• TimelineProvider implementation or refresh issues -> timeline.md
• Widget sizes, Lock Screen, containerBackground -> views.md
• Configurable widgets, AppIntent migration -> intents.md
• Memory issues, caching, budget management -> performance.md

Review Questions

1. Does the widget provide fallback entries for when system delays refresh?
2. Are Lock Screen families (accessoryCircular/Rectangular/Inline) handled appropriately?
3. Would migrating from IntentConfiguration break existing user widgets?
4. Is timeline populated with future entries or does it rely on frequent refreshes?
5. Is data cached via App Groups for widget access?